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April 21, 2021

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad Recipe (VIDEO)

Name: Broccoli Cauliflower Salad Recipe (VIDEO)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 medium broccoli head; 1 medium cauliflower head; 3/4 cup dried cranberries (craisins); 1/2 cup sliced almonds or pine nuts (toasted on a dry skillet until golden); 2 Tbsp honey; 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (from 1 small lemon); 1/2 cup real mayonnaise

This Broccoli Cauliflower Salad Recipe literally has only 4 ingredients with a 3-ingredient honey lemon dressing that coats every delicious bite.

It comes together quickly and is perfect for parties or dinner time. Broccoli and cauliflower never tasted so good!

Broccoli cauliflower salad in bowl with creamy dressing

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We love fresh broccoli salads like our Broccoli Apple Salad and Broccoli Grape Salad. If you are a fan of crisp fresh broccoli and cauliflower, you will make this creamy salad again and again.

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Good recipes travel fast and this creamy Broccoli Cauliflower Salad recipe is one of them! One of my readers, Margarita Storchevoy, wrote in with this Christmas salad recipe and said it was one of her favorite recipes for the holidays. That same day we bought the ingredients and recreated it; love at first bite! Make this and you will get recipe requests.

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad Ingredients

Broccoli – use a medium head, cut into small florets
Cauliflower – 1 medium head, chopped into small florets
Dried Cranberries – adds a sweet-tanginess to the salad
Pine Nuts or Sliced Almonds – toast the nuts on a dry skillet until golden for a more intense nutty flavor and crunchier texture.

Ingredients for broccoli cauliflower salad and dressing

Shortcut: I love my food chopper for chopping the broccoli and cauliflower. It makes this job way easier and faster.

Creamy Honey-Lemon Dressing

This dressing doesn’t get any easier and we love that it uses honey to sweeten and balance the tanginess of the dressing.

Mayonnaise – use real mayo for the best flavor
Lemon juice – be sure to use freshly squeezed lemon juice (not from concentrate)
Honey – we use 2 Tablespoons but you can add it to taste. Liquid honey will incorporate easier into the dressing.

Once You have all of your ingredients prepped, just add the dressing to taste and toss to combine then enjoy. It’s so easy!

Drizzling broccoli cauliflower salad with creamy dressing

Common Questions

Can I substitute the nuts?

Nuts add a great crunch, but you can easily substitute them for sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds, and toast them for deeper flavor.

Can I substitute the craisins?

Craisins or dried cranberries can easily be substituted with raisins. You can also use fresh grapes if you prefer, but double the amount.

Can I use frozen broccoli or cauliflower?

We do not recommend using frozen broccoli or frozen cauliflower for this salad since the crunch won’t be present and it won’t keep as well once broccoli thawed. Using frozen is also likely to water down the dressing in the salad.

Is this cauliflower broccoli salad gluten free?

Yes, this salad is grain free and naturally gluten free.

Up close tossed broccoli cauliflower salad coated with creamy honey dressing

Make Ahead

Besides the amazing flavor, what I love most about this salad is the “make-ahead” factor. This salad is just as good (if not better) after it’s been in the fridge melding with the dressing overnight.

Storing Leftovers: cover and keep refrigerated for up to 3 days, just be sure to stir and add more dressing to taste if needed.

Serve With

We love this creamy Broccoli Cauliflower Salad for potlucks and BBQ’s. It pairs well with these main courses and sides:

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad Recipe (VIDEO)

4.7 from 33 votes

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

broccoli cauliflower salad drizzled with creamy dressing

This creamy broccoli cauliflower salad always gets glowing reviews. It's crisp, crunchy, chewy and every bite is coated in a delicious honey-lemon dressing.

Author: Natasha Kravchuk

Skill Level: Easy

Cost to Make: $8-$10

Keyword: Creamy Broccoli Salad

Cuisine: American, Russian, Ukrainian

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Calories: 276

Servings: 8 as a side salad

Ingredients

1 medium broccoli head
1 medium cauliflower head
3/4 cup dried cranberries craisins
1/2 cup sliced almonds or pine nuts toasted on a dry skillet until golden
2 Tbsp honey
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice from 1 small lemon
1/2 cup real mayonnaise

Instructions

Peel the broccoli stem and chop off the dry base. Chop broccoli into small florets and dice the stem if using.
Remove and discard cauliflower core and dice the rest.
Toast 1/2 cup almonds on a dry skillet over med/high heat, tossing frequently until fragrant and golden, then add to salad bowl along with 3/4 cup craisins.
In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayo, 2 Tbsp honey and 2 Tbsp lemon juice. Add dressing to the salad and toss well to combine.

Recipe Notes

*Fresh lemon juice makes all the difference – when you only have 3 ingredients in the dressing, each one really counts.

Nutrition Facts

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad Recipe (VIDEO)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 276 Calories from Fat 162

% Daily Value*

Fat 18g28%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Trans Fat 1g

Cholesterol 6mg2%

Sodium 136mg6%

Potassium 573mg16%

Carbohydrates 26g9%

Fiber 6g25%

Sugar 15g17%

Protein 7g14%

Vitamin A 483IU10%

Vitamin C 104mg126%

Calcium 93mg9%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Natasha Kravchuk

Welcome to my kitchen! I am Natasha, the blogger behind Natasha's Kitchen (since 2009). My husband and I run this blog together and share only our best, family approved and tested recipes with YOU. Thanks for stopping by! We are so happy you're here.